Botswana Gazette

86 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Botswana's Alvan-Michael Okere Wins Red Bull Dance Final, Qualifies for World Final in Zurich · Alvan-Michael Okere won the Red Bull Dance Your Style Botswana National Final and will compete in the World Final in Zurich.
• Botswana's Afro-Jazz Icon Kabo Leburu Passes Away at 9 July 2026 · Acclaimed guitarist and cultural visionary Kabo Leburu dies on 9 July 2026, leaving a legacy of Afro-jazz innovation.
• Zee Nxumalo Shuts Down Red Bull Dance Your Style Final in Botswana · Zee Nxumalo delivers a chart-topping performance at the Red Bull Dance Your Style Botswana National Final.
• Police VI Secures Historic League Double in Botswana Volleyball · Police VI men and women teams won the Botswana National Volleyball League with unbeaten campaigns.
• Botswana Striker Orebonye Launches Foundation to Empower Communities · Tumisang Orebonye launches a foundation to empower communities through sport and social support in Botswana.
• Botswana Sprinter Collen Kebinatshipi Shatters National 400m Record · Collen Kebinatshipi set a new Botswana national record of 43.44 seconds in the 400m on July 10, 2026.
• Botswana Education Tech Tender Revived as Controversial Direct Award · Botswana Ministry of Education re-awards cancelled P654 million STEM project to Emeritus Training Academy via direct appointment.
• Botswana GDP Expands 3.5% in Q1 2026 Driven by Mining and Energy Surge · Botswana's real GDP grew 3.5% in Q1 2026, led by a 60.5% surge in diamond trade and 87.4% growth in electricity.
• Botswana Cuts Power Imports by 61.8% in Q1 2026 Amid Record Local Generation · Botswana's domestic electricity output surged 72.8% in Q1 2026, slashing power imports by 61.8%.
• Gaborone Mayor Motlaleng Defeats No-Confidence Motion Attempt · Gaborone City Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng survived a no-confidence motion attempt by blocking it from the council agenda.
• Botswana GDP Growth Masks Weak Household Spending and Falling Investment · Botswana's 3.5% Q1 2026 GDP growth is driven by unsold inventory, not consumer demand or investment.
• Botswana Faces Sexual Violence Pandemic as Court Backlogs Expose Crisis · Botswana's justice system grapples with a pandemic of sexual violence, particularly against children, as court audits reveal overwhelming case backlogs.
• Controversy Drives Football and Brand Loyalty, Not Fairness · Football's global appeal stems from unfairness and controversy, creating tribal loyalty that perfect fairness would destroy.
• Botswana Rapper Taurin Launches Debut EP Focusing on Identity and Storytelling · Taurin debuts Code of Conduct EP at La Parada, emphasizing authentic storytelling over industry expectations.
• Avani Gaborone Launches Conservation Wine Collection to Protect Endangered African Wildlife · Avani Gaborone Resort partners with Hoopenburg Vineyards to sell wine that funds wildlife conservation.
• Township Rollers Appoints Former Star Edwin Moalosi as New General Manager · Township Rollers FC appoints Edwin Moalosi as GM to rebuild the club's football dominance.
• Gatalamotho Softball Club Sweeps Pool B to Reach Southern Finals · Gatalamotho Softball Club defeats Police IX to secure their spot in the Southern Elimination finals.
• Record Turnout at 2026 Gaborone Open Karate Championships · Over 600 competitors from six nations gathered in Botswana for the annual karate tournament.
• IOC Grants $10,000 to Botswana Athletes to Prevent Welfare Disputes · Botswana's BNOC welcomes new IOC grants to fund athlete training and prevent pre-competition financial standoffs.
• Botswana Union Challenges Government Voluntary Separation Program Legally · Botswana Public Employees Union accuses government of bypassing collective bargaining on public service reform.
• Bank of Botswana Posts P5.2bn Profit Amid P2.9bn Unrealised Market Losses · Bank of Botswana reports P5.2bn net income driven by realised gains despite P2.9bn unrealised losses.
• Botswana Energy Regulator Appoints New Board to Oversee Energy Transition · BERA announces new board leadership to strengthen energy regulation and consumer protection in Botswana.
• Botswana Boosts Non-Diamond Exploration Spending to P150 Million by 2029 · Botswana government targets P150 million in non-diamond exploration spending by 2029 to diversify mineral wealth.
• Botswana Health Agency Says Prisons Must Lead Condom Policy for Inmates · NAHPHA states it will supply condoms to Botswana inmates only if the Prison Service initiates a formal policy framework.
• Botswana Citizens Express Deep Economic Discontent Amid Rising Hardship · New Afrobarometer survey reveals 60% of Batswana believe Botswana is heading in the wrong direction due to unemployment and cost of living.
• South African Govt to Monitor P300 Child Grant Usage for Infant Welfare · South African officials warn caregivers the new P300 grant must strictly support infant needs.
• Botswana Patriotic Front Unity Talks Collapse Amid Factional Accusations · Interim BPF president Gaolatlhe Galebotswe blames Lawrence Ookeditse faction for stalling reconciliation efforts.
• Former BCL Mine Workers Petition Presidency to Fire Liquidator · Ex-BCL Mine employees demand the firing of the liquidator due to alleged lack of transparency in the mine's wind-down.
• Palapye Council Chair Ikanyeng Shifts Legal Battle to Lobatse Court · Ousted Palapye Council chair David Ikanyeng withdraws Gaborone case to pursue judicial review in Lobatse High Court.
• Botswana Teachers Union Boycotts National Schools Music Festival Over Unfair Terms · Botswana Teachers Union demands consultation and pay before participating in national music festival.